Senior Vibe Staff!

Table of ContentsPage 2- Jump OffPage 3- Alex Porter & College DormsPage 4- Summer ActivitiesPages 5/6- Featured Vibe Senior: Lyndsie AndersonPages 7/8- Featured Vibe Senior: Troy DamanPages 9/10- Featured Vibe Senior: Jennifer EllisPages 11/12- Featured Vibe Senior: Maddy MasonPages 13/14- Featured Vibe Senior: Ryan GiffordPages 15/16- Featurd Vibe Senior: Alex RobertsPages 17/18- Featured Vibe Senior: Alex WarnerPages 19/20- Featured Vibe Senior: Jake ByerlyPage 21- GardeningPage 22- Road TripsPage 23- Monarch IdolPage 24- Retiring TeachersPages 25/26- Summer Memory LossPage 27- Boredom

Lyndsie Anderson- Editor in ChiefTroy Daman- Layout Editor

Jennifer Ellis- Business ManagerMollie Walters- Senior ReporterHayley Daniels- Senior Reporter

Alex Warner- ReporterDevon Stephen- Reporter

Kennedy Lenhart- ReporterHannah Whiteford- ReporterKacie Eckenrode- Reporter

Maddy Mason- ReporterTaelor Born- Reporter Jake Byerly- Reporter

Alex Roberts- ReporterLauren Mogielnicki- Reporter

Ryan Gifford- ReporterCollin Wallace- Reporter

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The Monarch Vibe, the official newsmagazine of Marysville High School, has been established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, free and open discussion of issues.The news magazine also serves to provide information, entertainment, and commentary from Marysville on the matters of school, local, state, national, and international issues of interest; however, emphasis will be placed on local and school issues.Readers may respond to The Monarch Vibe content and other issues through Letters to the Editor. Letters may be dropped off in room 228 or emailed to MHSvibe@gmail.com. An attempt will be made to print all letters we receive. Letters must be signed, and any letters which are judged to be libelous, obscene, and ma-terially disruptive to school or an invasion of privacy will not be printed. The editors reserve the right to edit all letters. Submitters are responsible for editing their own submissions for grammatical and spelling errors.Editorials and opinion columns represent the view of individual Monarch Vibe staff members. The views in opinion columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Monarch Vibe staff, the high school faculty or the administration.The staff pays for all printing costs through advertising sales, subscriptions, and other fundraising.The staff will publish only legally protected speech, following the legal definition for libel, obscenity, and invasion of privacy.

Table of ContentsLyndsie Anderson- Editor in Chief

Troy Daman- Layout EditorJennifer Ellis- Business ManagerMollie Walters- Senior ReporterHayley Daniels- Senior Reporter

Alex Warner- ReporterDevon Stephen- Reporter

Kennedy Lenhart- ReporterHannah Whiteford- ReporterKacie Eckenrode- Reporter

Maddy Mason- ReporterTaelor Born- Reporter Jake Byerly- Reporter

Alex Roberts- ReporterLauren Mogielnicki- Reporter

Ryan Gifford- ReporterCollin Wallace- Reporter

JUMP OFFIs it really over? With official classes over for seniors and exams nearly out of the way, it’s finally sinking in that in a week I’ll be an MHS graduate. It’s hard to imagine a life where I’m not surrounded by the friends that I’ve made here over the years, some friendships beginning as early as preschool and kindergarten. I hold a deep apprecia-tion for all that the Marysville Exempted School District has provided for me. I’ve received an excellent, rigor-ous education that has left me feeling well-prepared to tackle college curriculum and met some truly amazing, talented, and inspirational teachers who have taught me not only about their required subjects, but also about life and who have encouraged me, offered helpful guidance, and made me laugh more times than I can count. I’ve been a part of many school activities where the spirit of MHS students shines through, and even had the oppor-tunity to travel to another country and experience another culture. I’ve had some of the best times of my life at MHS that I’ll never forget and for the opportunity to be a part of such a superb community, I will be eternally grateful. That being said, change is a necessary part of life and I’m very excited for the chance to have a clean slate and begin my life in New York City.

The chance to completely reinvent yourself only comes so often in life so I encourage seniors to use this opportunity to be the person that you want to be. Being with the same group of people for 12 or 13 years does have a disadvantage in that, by this time, you are somewhat limited by the ideas and stereotypes that have been placed upon you. Now is the time to make changes for the better!

On that topic, I am proud to pass the title of Editor-in-Chief to Kacie Eckenrode. I’m confident that she will be a great leader to the Vibe staff and will only continue to improve the publication. I’d also like to thank Jennifer Ellis for all of her hard work this year on the Vibe. From her witty, informative stories, remarkable layouts, and all of the extra time she has put in, the Vibe truly wouldn’t have been the same without her.

To all the students still in high school for a couple more weeks, I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your high school careers. Don’t slack off! If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that hard work early on pays off in more ways than you could imagine later on down the road. To all of the seniors, congratulations! We did it!

As always, feel free to e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to mhsvibe@gmail.com. Tell us what you’d like to see done differently next year. We want to hear from you!

Lyndsie AndersonEditor-in-Chief

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What’s the Norm for YOUR Dorm?

t’s that time of year again: With graduation around the corner, seniors are just beginning to think of what their future will hold. Seniors by now have selected the college they will attend in the fall of this year and most have selected a major. College is a whole new life apart from your family, which means you will be living on your own in a dorm. Dorms provide the opportunity to experi-ence a new way of living in your own creative environment. But what are some of the do’s and don’ts when moving into your new place? Marysville graduate of 2012, Patrick Gacusan, who is attending the University of Cincinnati, says “it is a good idea to bring a personal lamp for yourself. The lights in the dorms may not be good enough to keep you work lit up and the extra light would help if you have to stay up later than your roommate.” Some other vital items you may want to bring along might be cleaning supplies such as a Swiffer and dusting items, as well as storage items. Branden Austin, also a graduate of Marysville in 2012 explained that “you don’t normally think about bringing storage items because you’re only thinking about all of the things you have to bring, but you will need places to store everything as well.” Though it seems best to pack up everything in your room to take to college, students who have gone through a year of college feel differently. “I could have done without all of my shoes and the amount of clothing I bought because I didn’t wear all of it,” stated Wittenberg University student, Lizzie Nelson, 2012 Marysville graduate. Many college students also agree that you will not need to bring as much food as you think. With the meal plans provided through the college, oftentimes you will have leftover meal swipes at the end of the week. But having a few snacks for late nights is not a bad idea. When it comes to decorating your dorm, Austin recommends “making your room feel more like home. I had a friend who had carpet that covered the entire floor of his room and I thought that was really cool.” According to SparkCollege.com, first- year students who live on campus will perform bet-ter academically than those living off-campus. So be sure to spruce up your space to make it like home.

Alex Warner

Reporter

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Alex Porter Gains Recognition At MHSFinding ways to stand out in high school is hard. Finding the confidence to do them is even harder. Alex Porter, a sophomore at MHS, has found a cool new way to stand out. He doesn’t paint or make music. He stacks pencils. Stacking pencils has given him more confidence and in high school all you need is a little confi-dence.Porter began stacking pencils when he got bored with using pen-cils the traditional way. Porter explains “in school we always use pencils, I just wanted to be creative.” You may have seen him prac-ticing in fifth period lunch. Since he only practices at lunch,“it took about 2 to 3 weeks to learn how to do it but [he’s] always trying to get better.” In fact, his record for stacking is 312 pencils high and he is looking to break even that record.

He not only has a personal record, but also has been recognized by his peers for his accomplishments. He has been featured on iFunny about a month ago when a bystander posted a picture of his sculpture. He draws a crowd around his lunch table most days and “everyone thinks it’s really interesting and cool,“ ac-cording to Porter. He can stack more than just pencils; he can stack anything that is easy to balance on to each other like mark-ers, colored pencils, etc. Porter has a very different talent that makes him stand out from other students in the school. He just wants to do things no one has done before. To be different and make a name for himself.

Collin WallaceReporter

Porter Stacking Pencils

During the school year, our schedules seem to always be full. With summer right around the corner and school ending, we can start plan-ning activities to occupy our free time to make this summer the best it can be.

If you ask people who live in Marysville, the majority of them will say that there is noth-ing to do in this small town. That just means you might have to get creative. Getting a group of friends to play a game/sport outside is always something fun to do. Desmond John-son, sophomore, does just that, “I usually play basketball at Mill Valley during the summer.” Playing a game of sand volleyball at Eljer is an enjoyable activity for you and your friends as well. However, if it gets too hot out, going to the Marysville Pool is a fun alternative. “I go to the Marysville Pool only if it gets really hot,” says Cameron Johnson, sophomore. Although, if you still feel like there isn’t a lot to do close by, there are plenty of ways to spend your time outside of the town.

• Passion Pit @ Lifestyle Community Pavilion, May 29

• Bruno Mars @ Schottenstein Center, July 10

• fun. @ Lifestyle Community Pavilion, July 14

• OneRepublic @ Lifestyle Community Pavilion, July 25

• The Killers @ Lifestyle Community Pavilion, August 6

From concerts to water parks to museums, there is a multitude of activities to do just outside of Marysville. If you are looking for something on the athletic side, you could look into the 5k Color Run that is held in Columbus on July 20th, to register you can go to colormania5k.com, it costs $40.00 for a team and $45.00 for an individual. Also, going to The Columbus Clippers or Colum-bus Crew games might be something that you are interested in. Box seats for the Clippers are $12 in advance and $15 the day of, reserved seats are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children, general admission is $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. For the Crew, day of prices for a single ticket start at $23. If you are more of an artsy person then there are plenty of activi-ties that would interest you as well. You could take a trip to the Columbus Art Museum, where every Sunday is free, or go to the Ohio Theatre. At the Ohio Theatre, Wicked is being shown June 5 through the 23, tickets start at $72. There are also multiple concerts that are going on during the summer around Columbus. There are many festivals that take place close by as well, such as the Dublin Irish Festival that takes place August 2 through 4 where there is music, food and many different activities to do, and there is the Summer Festival of Arts in Youngstown, starting July 13 through the 14. This is free to attend and there is music, theater and dancing that goes on there. To find out about the other festivals in Ohio you can go to OhioFest.org.

Lauren MogielnickiReporter

Making This Summer Fun

Concerts During the Summer

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Collin WallaceReporter

Are you excited about your future now that you have decided to attend Barnard College of Columbia University?Yes, I’m very excited. I’ve always wanted to go to school in New York City since I was in the sixth grade, so seeing that dream become a reality is a great feeling.How did you decide on a college after being accepted into so many?I originally wasn’t even considering Barnard College and Ford-ham University, and then I realized that the reason I couldn’t decide between those schools is because neither were the right school for me. Barnard is in Manhattan, they’ve given me a great scholarship, I’ll be getting an ivy league education, and with all of the opportunities it has offered I think I can make my aspirations come to life. How has MHS helped you succeed and/or prepare you for the future?I think the teachers that I’ve had at MHS have really helped to broaden my thinking and encouraged me to succeed. Namely, Mrs. Kozak, Mrs. McConoughey and Mrs. Hasser have been big supporters for me. I can always go to them for advice. Also Mrs. Kozak’s class has really influenced me and taught me to think about things differently.How have you changed since freshman year?Freshman year I was really reserved and super caught up in what people thought and not doing anything embarrassing. Now I have no trouble approaching people and I’m not afraid to be myself. I think journalism really helped me get to this point.What is your dream job?I’m not exactly sure what my dream job is, but I would love to work in the city in some field of journalism or public relations. Where do you see yourself in ten years?Hopefully working in the city with my career underway and (maybe) a husband.

What is something not a lot of people know about you?When I was in eighth grade my dad bought an Amish farm (He’s not Amish though!) and I used to spend my summers there. There’s no electricity or plumbing and they grow most of their own food so it’s a very different lifestyle!What do you do in your free time?I have almost no free time! I go from school to volunteering at Northwood to work and then to the YMCA or home and then I wake up and repeat the process again. When I do have time I like to hangout with friends, exercise, listen to music- pretty much the usual teenage things.Do you have any advice for underclassmen?Get involved! High school is so much more fun if you put yourself out there, meet new people, and take part in all that it has to offer.Does the future scare you?Not really. New York City will definitely bring with it a new lifestyle, but I’m confident that everything will work out and I can be successful. There are so many opportunities waiting! I’m more excited than scared.How do you think your life will change in the future?I’ll definitely have to take on a lot more responsibility, but I think I can handle it. I’ve already experienced working full time while being in high school and staying involved and I feel like that has taught me a lot about time management. NYC is fast-paced, but I thrive in that kind of environment.What do you hope the future will hold for you?Success and happiness in whatever forms I might find them.

Mollie WaltersSenior Reporter

Lyndsie “Big Mama” Anderson is well deserving of her many titles she has earned while at MHS. Lyndsie has been involved in volleyball, Nellie’s Club, Yearbook, was the Vice President of Leo Club and even earned her spot as Valedictorian for her senior class. With a 4.168 GPA and a finalist for the National Merit PSAT scholarship, Lyndsie has more than soared through her high school career. The Vibe was lucky to have Lyndsie as a four-year member and the Editor-in-Chief this year. While maintaining a job and adding volunteer work to her plate, many wonder just how Lyndsie has juggled it all. Lyndsie is a true talent that MHS was lucky to have. We wish her all the best for the future.

Lyndsie AndersonVibe Senior

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FEATURED VIBE SENIORFEATURED VIBE SENIOR

Troy Daman

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FEATURED VIBE SENIORFEATURED VIBE SENIOR You’ve seen his name countless times as former reporter, and copy editor. This month’s Featured Senior is The Vibe’s very own layout editor, Troy Daman. On stage, in school, and throughout the

community Troy is truly a one-of-a-kind individual. Throughout his time here at MHS Troy has partici-pated in Mock Trial, NHS, Leo Club, A Capella, Swing, and Symphonic choir, Drama Club, and Art Club. Between maintaining his grades and extra-curricular activities, Troy still manages time to give back to his community. Troy regularly tutors students at Edgewood Elementary and was nominated “Mr. Role

Model” by the Leo Club for his contributions. The Vibe got the chance to sit down with Troy to see just how he manages it all.

1) What is something most people don’t know about you?I always forget where I park my car at the high school, so I spend a good amount of time wandering the parking lot after school. And I’ve never had pop!

2) If you knew today was your last day on Earth, how would you spend it and why?I’ve always wanted to meet my favorite artists like Florence Welch (lead singer of Florence and the Machine) or A$AP Rocky. And I want to be a back up dancer for Justin Bieber, so I’d do that!

3) Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?Wear boot cut jeans or anything from Aeropostale. And I wouldn’t ever forget to bring my headphones to school. I’d die without them.

4) What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done while driving?I don’t know! I accepted a job over the phone when I was driving.

5) What’s something you do differently than most people?I eat pancakes and waffles with my hands. I don’t have time for silverware. I also tuck my sweatpants into my socks.

6) What three things could you not live without?My phone, all black vans, and Spotify account!

7) What do you think is the funniest word in our vocabulary?I don’t know! My friend Maddy and I have a list of our favorite words. The funniest ones are igloo, doubloons, and rickety.

8) What is the strangest thing that has ever happened to you?I was at the mall once, and this random group of girls came up to me and asked if I would take a picture with them. I still don’t know why.

9) What were some of your goals as a kid, and how have they changed?When I was younger I was on the swim team, and I wanted to do that for a long time, but then I had to quit for swing choir.

10) What experience has changed your outlook on life?Getting accepted to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. I didn’t think I would get in, but it just goes to show how hard work is so important in reaching your goals.

Kacie EckenrodeReporter

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Jenniferellis

Featured Vibe Senior

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What’s one thing that you want to do before you die?“I want to go back to Korea, and hopefully be fluent in the language so I can have conversa-tions with my mom’s family. Last time I went, I couldn’t communicate with them. It was the first time I’d seen them in 15 years and I couldn’t even say hello. That’s a big part of the reason I chose OSU, because they are one of the few colleges in Ohio which offer courses in Korean.”

What is your greatest fear?“That everything that anyone has ever told me about going into an art career is true.”

What is the most important thing that you have learned in life thus far?“To take everything that anyone has ever taught me and question it, so that I know it’s something that I believe, rather than some-thing that was forced upon me as a child.”

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?“Nintendo World in New York City because I’m obsessed with Yoshi and I’d just take a bunch of pictures and instagram them. “

What would you do if you won the lottery?“I would put $1 million in savings and then spend the rest on as many art markers as I can afford, and of course give some to charity and crap like that.”

Lyndsie AndersonEditor-in-Chief

How have you changed since freshman year?“I’ve definitely calmed down a lot. I’m more mature and able to think more rationally.”

What’s something about you that most people probably don’t know?“I’m very emotional. If I’m feeling any emotion that’s very strong, whether I’m super excited, scared, angry, I start crying. Not a lot of people know that though because I hate being emo-tional in public.”

What are your plans upon leaving MHS?“I’m going to the Ohio State University and will major in either education or graphic de-sign. “

Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?“Hopefully living in either New York, Chicago, or another big city working at a graphic design firm or as a math teacher.”

Where do you draw inspiration from?“I get inspiration from noticing things. While most people are listening in class, I’m busy looking at posters or signs on the wall. I always remember even the littlest details. I notice how stories are written and laid out. Even some-thing as simple as a no parking sign takes a lot of work to make it aesthetically pleasing. Just incase I get inspired, I carry around a note-book and five sketchbooks.”

How would you describe yourself?“Sleepy.”

What do you do in your free time?“I draw, listen to music, lay in bed, and any other stereotype you can think of for a teenage girl.”

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Featured vIBE SENIOR

Maddy Mason

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As the school year comes to an end, Madison Mason makes her debut as this month’s Featured Senior. Outgoing, dedicated, and intelligent, Madison has truly made her mark here at MHS. Madi-son has managed to balance her job at Mrs. Renison’s Donuts,

along with AP courses at school, volleyball, friends, family, and ex-tracurricular activities. Throughout her high school career Madison

has participated in reporting for The Vibe, Mock Trial, Leo Club, NHS, Pro Terra Nova, Art Club, Drama Club, A Cappella Choir, Yearbook, and Book Club. The Vibe got the chance to sit down

with Madison to take a sneak peek into her life.

1) What do you think you’ve gained the most out of high school?I’ve learned that you can’t please everyone. It’s important to be yourself and not be like others to fit in.

2) Favorite high school memory?I’ll never forget Mock Trial states and the NHS induction day.

3) What would you do if you were president?Balance that budget. As of right now... 6:29 p.m. May 7, 2013 the national debt is 59 trillion dollars and climb-ing. That’s $188,000 each person owes in America.

4) What do you miss the most about being a kid?Chocolate wonderballs, oreo cereal, and top 8 Myspace friends.

5) What songs are on the soundtrack to your life?Barracuda, I’m Just a Kid, and Ocean Avenue.

6) Do you have any strange phobias?Sweet Pea lotion kills me. Also, balloons floating to outer space.

7) If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?Hm... Chocolate-covered strawberries and baked beans, with a side of peanut butter.

8) You wouldn’t be caught where?You’ll never find me at Toys “R” Us, a family restroom or Joe’s Crab Shack.

9) What are your future plans/aspirations?I’d like to be a U.S. Navy Officer, traveling the world with a dog named Tugboat.

10) What is the best advice you would tell incoming freshman?School really does matter. There’s always a way to better your grade, you just have to put in the effort. Oh, and don’t forget to shower.

Kacie EckenrodeReporter

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Ryan Gifford: Vibe Senior

What are your plans for after high school? To attend Akron University.

What is your favorite day of the week? Friday and Saturday.

If you could be anyone in history, who would you be?Jesus.

Who would win the fight be-tween a grilled cheese sandwich and a taco? If it’s a hard taco, it would win.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Writing a book.

If you could change your name to anything, what would it be? Leonardo.

If you were an ice cream flavor, what would you be? Peanut carmel cookie dough.

What are you most proud of? Being a good worker.

Collin WallaceReporter

What do you say about Ryan? Ryan still thinks this class is year-book but aside from that he brought a lot of laughs and good times to 9th period journalism.

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Vibe Senior Alex Roberts

What are you going to miss about high school?

Nice teachers, the cool students and the wrestling team.

How will you stay in contact with your friends?

We are going to the same college.

What was your favorite Vibe experience?

Interviewing people around the school.

How did you manage school and sports?

Focusing on school work, then sports.

Is there anything you would do differently?

I would have focused on school earlier.

Collin Wallace

Reporter

Do you have any advice to underclassmen?

Engage in a lot of after school activities.

Are you glad you participated in sports?

Yeah, I gained a lot of relationships that I would not have gained if I didn’t do wrestling.

What are some opportunities you wish you would have taken?

I wish I would have continued to play football, and run track.

What are you looking forward to in college?

Meeting new people.

What are you looking forward to most about the end of the year?

All the graduation parties with friends.

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How have you changed since your freshman year?

In freshman year I was pretty awkward. I think I’ve definitely developed as a person and become more mature. I know how to dress now.

Are you excited to be attending Ohio University this fall?

Yes, of course! I really love the campus. My mom went to college there and I’m excited to be going to school where my mom went.

What are you looking forward to most during your first year of college?

I’m looking forward to rooming with my friend and decorating our dorm. Hopefully I’ll make a lot of new friends and I’m really excited just to get into the swing of things!

What are you planning to major in?I’m planning on majoring in Broadcast Journal-ism. Hopefully one day you’ll see me on the TV, as a new anchor reporting to you live!

What made you want to pursue journalism?When I was little I liked to write a lot and in fifth grade we went to this thing called Exchange City where we all got to choose a career. I didn’t know what I wanted to be and my teacher suggested I be a reporter. I loved it and ever since then I’ve wanted to be a reporter on the TV!

Has being in the VIbe at MHS further influenced your decision to become a journalist?It’s definitely showed me how things work. The Vibe is of course a bit different, but it’s definitely showed me the ethics of writing and I feel that is really important to know before starting to study journalism. It’s given me the advantage of already knowing some things about journalism and writ-ing.

How do you plan on making your last summer before college memorable?Well I’m going to be directing a musical this year, it’s going to be The Sound of Music. That’ll take up most of my summer but it will be fun and I’m excited. After that I’m hoping to just have a relax-ing summer.

Are you going to continue dancing in college?I’m not sure. I have a passion for dance and I’m hoping to be able to, but if the journalism pro-gram and talking on the radio conflicts with me joining a dance group I just don’t know. I would like too, though.

Who or what are you going to miss back home in Marysville?Well I’m going to miss my friends. I’ve made a lot of friends with underclassmen and Noah will still be here and I’m going to miss him. It’ll be hard to say goodbye. But I will definitely come back!

What advice would you give to upcoming se-niors?Stay on top of everything. Don’t let your grades fall behind even though you’re graduating be-cause colleges do still look at them. Basically, study, work hard, get good grades, and make good decisions.

What is your favorite high school memory?That’s a tricky one! I don’t have one specific fa-vorite memory, but I’ve really enjoyed just hang-ing out with friends at football games and school events like prom.

ALEX WARNER: VIBE SENIOR

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Jake Byerly: Vibe Senior

What are your plans after high school?I’m going into the Army reserves, and I’m doing ROTC in college. I’ll probably study nursing at OSU Marion and then transfer to the main campus. What do you do in your free time?I work out a lot and hang out with my friends. How have you changed since freshman year?I used to be really fat freshman year, but other than that I haven‘t really changed. What words do you live by?“Impossible is nothing,” by Mu-hammad Ali.

What will you miss most about high school?All of my friends.Do you have any advice for under-classmen?Take high school seriously from the get go. I messed around a lot my freshman year and it hurt me later in school.Who is your celebrity crush?Selena Gomez because she’s really hot.What is your biggest accomplish-ment?Losing sixty pounds.

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With warmer weather comes gardens and all the summer fruits and vegetables. Dur-ing the summer all the fruits and veggies taste their best. With colder weather the food is harder to grow and more expensive to buy at stores. Starting your own garden can save tons of money by buying$0.20 seeds and dedicating some time to your garden. Many people love to go outside and enjoy the nice weather while they plant their gar-dens.

We have some of our own green thumbs in Marysville High School. Ranging from fruits and vegetables, Mrs. Carl knows what to do. Carl has her own garden and she plants a variety of vegetables and fruits. Starting in the end of May with all the rain and nice weather, she suggests that being the best month to start your gardens. (And if you’re wanting to start a flower garden Mrs. Bingman says, “I normally start my flower garden close to the end of May or beginning of June.”)

With fruits and veggies, comes some extra needs for starting your garden. Fertil-izer and a little mulch can go a long way. Carl shares she uses a fertilizer brand called, ‘TenTenTen’. You can find this at your local grocery store. says, “I fertilize my garden about twice a week, and mulch once a month.” (Especially during warmer months.) She notices a huge difference compared to crops without the extra attention.

Flower gardeners here’s your advice: use lots of mulch and buying small barb wires or a little fence to prevent small animals from eating the flowers. Mulching can keep the heat from destroying the plants.

There are so many plus sides to starting your own garden. While taking care of your foods, you can get a tan, get some fresh air, stay healthier by eating your own fresh fruits and veggies, and you can save money at the grocery store.

For more tips and examples visit www.simlinggarnder.com/organic_fertilizers.

Hayley Daniels Senior Reporter

Starting your Summer Garden

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Your No-Fear Guide to Family Summer Roadtrips

Stir-crazy and bored, the average teenager can’t stand long car rides with their family. With younger siblings harassing you and parents bothering you about you about various things, spending time with your family can get old fast. Pearson McKenzie, junior, describes his experiences, “When tensions start to build and you get angry at the world and your sister becomes your enemy.” McKenzie adds, “The road seems to stretch on end-lessly.” There are many downsides to car rides that aren’t family related. Rachel Spyker, junior, says that she hates “The fact of being stuck in one place and not being able to do anything.” Spyker claims, “I get bored.”Car-size is another huge part of why teenagers dread family roadtrips. Emily Swain, junior, dislikes “cramped spaces.” Swain shares, “When you’re tall, you can’t fit into a car very well.”However, if you know how, family road trips can be fun. McKenzie suggests, “listen to some tunes,” his family ”pick CDs for the car and take turns listening to the different styles of music.” You can also bring along a hobby to do to help the time pass.Spyker states,”Sometimes I bring a book with me or my camera and take pictures of scenery.”If you have a smartphone,Swain advises, “Get on the internet.”

There are road games that can take your mind off of being bored. Swain claims,”Sometimes we’ll (her family) play road games. We see who can find the most license plates from different states.” Mrs. Frys-inger, math department, enjoys “The prime number game. Who can find the largest prime number on a license plate.” Family road trips give you the perfect opportunity to bond with your family. McKenzie shares, “We (his family) get into deep conversation.” Families also get to have fun spending quality time together. Spyker says,” My family plays the ABC game.” Mrs. Frysinger has “a person who is not going on the trip make a scavenger hunt for us (her family) and we have to come back with the stuff on their list.” If you are going on a family road trip this summer, Spyker advises, “ Bring lots to do.” Mckenzie says, “Pack a liquid, urinate before leaving the household. Bring more than one pencil if you want to doodle or do some creative writing.” Swain suggests, “Take in the little things, like all of the beauty.”

Hannah WhitefordReporter

Top 10 Car ride games1. I Spy- One person find something and the players try to figure out what it is.2. 20 Questions- One person thinks of an item and the players ask 20 questions to figure out what the item is. 3. License Plate Game- Who can find the most license plates from different states.4. Slug-a-bug- When you see a BMV Bug you yell “Slug Bug” and punch another player.5. Where’s the alphabet- Players look for signs that start with a letter until they make it from A-Z.6. The Picnic Game-One person starts and says, “I went to a picnic and I brought a..” and then the next person names what they “brought” and what the previous player(s) brought.7. Count the..- You pick an object and count how many there are.8. Tunnels-Everytime you go under a bridge you see who can hold their breath the longest.9. Geography Lesson-The first player names a place and the next person names another with the last letter of the previous place.10. Name that Tune- When a song starts playing, players try to be the first to guess the name of the song correctly.

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Freshman Wins Monarch IdolThis year’s Monarch Idol competition was fierce, but Kaylor Ramey, freshman, fought her way to the top. On the night of April 30, seven students competed for a spot among the top three. The night began with a performance from Becky Smith, MHS graduate, who won last year’s Mon-arch Idol. The contestants performed a song of their choice in the first and second round. The rest of the show consisted of Troy Brown of Small Town Sleeper, who has opened for bands like Daughtry, performing between the first and second round. Then, the winner of the Trent Hobbs’ Photogra-phy contest where the winner was announced. The contestant with the most likes and comments on the Trent Hobbs’ Photography Facebook page won $200. But instead of one winner, Andrew Benjamin and Hunter McCallister were both given the prize. The Vibe also encouraged stu-dents use their Twitter accounts to comment on performances and whatever else they wanted to with the hashtag MonarchIdolLiveTweet, the idea was successful.

Each contestant had memorable details to their performances. Rebecca Philipot, senior, who placed third took the opportunity to do the “cup song”. Andrew Benjamin, junior, sang original songs and asked his date to prom on stage. Kaylor Ramey, freshman, was the only contestant to start her song “Listen” by Beyonce from the back of the theater. Not only did Ramey sing both rounds, she also sang “God Bless the USA” before the winners were announced with Isaiah Page, sopho-more. Page was also Ramey’s inspiration to try out, along with Ramey’s mother. Though Ramey was nervous throughout the competition and felt intimidated being the only freshman she knew she could pull through and win it all. When talk-ing about song choice Ramey says “Listen” is just kind of a powerful song that speaks to me when-ever I hear it and “Next To Me” is just fun and upbeat and I thought would be fun to perform.” Since she won first, Ramey won an IPad Mini, Zoombezi Bay tickets, and a $50 ITunes gift card.

Taelor Born Kennedy LenhartReporter Reporter

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Retiring Staff of 2013With the school year coming to an end, MHS says goodbye to some of our long time educators in the special education department, Mrs. Parke and Mrs. Traucht.

Candace Parke1. How long have you been with Marysville Schools? When did you first start working here? I have been teaching in Marysville for 22 years. I began my time in Marysville in 1991. However, I have been a teacher for 43 years of my life.

2. What made you want to be an intervention specialist? I have always loved working with children and watching them grow in learning. As an intervention specialist I feel that I have been able to be an integral part of meeting students’ needs and helping them to be successful.

3. What are some of your fondest memories at MHS? My fondest memories at MHS are participating in graduation and handing diplomas to deserving students, working with the amaz-ing special education staff we have at MHS, the friendships I have made with staff members, and most of all the students I have had the privilege to work with.

4. What do you think you’ll miss the most? Most of all I will miss being a part of MHS and working with students and staff every day. I will miss the laughter and caring of the people I work closely with and the feeling of making a difference in some small way.

5. If you have any, what are your plans after retirement? My plans after retirement are not specific or special in a certain way. I have seven wonderful grandchildren and I hope to spend more time with all of them. I love to walk, especially outside, and to read novels. My plan is to be able to do both daily.

6. How has your experience as an intervention specialist changed your life? My experience as an intervention specialist has enriched and blessed my life. I have seen incredible accomplishments and have worked with such wonderful, talented people. Teaching has been my life for so long it is hard to imagine life without it. I am thankful for the privilege of working with a special education department that is one of the best. I am proud to have been a Monarch.

Ellen Traucht1. How long have you been with Marysville Schools? When did you first start working here? I’ve been with Marysville Schools since 1985, which means I’m finishing my 28th year here.2. Did you start out as the Special Education coordinator for the district? If not, how did you build your way up to it? I started as an intervention specialist at the middle school, teach-ing reading, writing, math and guided study hall, along with lots of behavior intervention and counseling. I became Director of Student Services in 1997 when Larry Zimmerman became superintendent and my predecessor, Pat Fichter, became assistant superintendent, for one year before she retired. I really did not want to leave the classroom, but I was promised I only had to try this for one year and then I could go back to teaching, if I wanted. That was 15 years ago, and I’ve loved it from the beginning.

3. What are some of your fondest memories at Marysville? The kids, parents and staff are among my fondest memories. I have so many stories of kids and the “crazy” things they’ve done and said over the years, but I also have wonderful memories of “thank you”s and milestones in their lives that I’ve celebrated with them. Sunday at my retirement party four of my former students read a poem about a teacher for me. I remember how hard it was for them to learn how to read and they stood in front of over 200 people and read and shared about the difference we all made in their lives. They’re all wonderful young men and some fathers, now……that was so special.

4. What do you think you’ll miss the most? I know I’ll do something to continue to work with kids, but not sure what that will be. In the meantime, I’ll be spending time with my 5 granddaughters, traveling with my husband and family, read-ing…and whatever God puts in front of me.

5. If you have any, what are your plans after retirement? I will definitely miss the people…kids, and staff… the most. I work with all young people…everyone is younger than me...and that keeps me young. I will miss their energy and friendship.

6. How has your experience as coordinator impacted your life? I am a better, more humble, person due to this job. I’ve also dis-covered a gift, which is being a good listener and, hopefully, a good problem-solver. I know I am a good advocate for all kids, because every child is special in their own way.

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Forget Summer Ridence!Students always look forward to the end of the year and for summer to begin. Although summer is a time full of warmth, friends, and laughs, could it be detrimental to your brain? Without the constant use and new knowledge thrust upon it, your brain can lose the vital information crammed into it from the school year. How much can a typical student lose of worthy education in just one summer? The loss in learning varies across grade level, subject matter, and even family income. Sum-mer loss for all students is estimated to be equal to about one month, but this varies across subject matter. The research conducted by Cooper et al in 1996 of 39 studies from the ERIC Digest’s website found that in the absence of school, all students score lower on standardized math tests at the beginning of a new school year compared to their per-formance on the same test at the beginning of summer.In the same study, children’s tests scores were at least one month lower when they returned to school in the fall than scores were when students left in the spring. Sum-mer loss was more profound for math facts and spelling than that for other tested skill areas. The reason being, both math computa-tion and spelling skills involve the acquisition of factual and procedural knowledge, and other areas such as problem solving and read-ing comprehension, are conceptually based. The meta-analysis also revealed that all stu-dents, regardless of their resources at home, lost roughly equal amounts of math skills over summer.. However, substantial economic differences were found for reading. On some measures, middle-class children showed gains in reading over the summer, but poorer chil-

dren showed losses. Reading comprehen-sion scores lowered for both income groups, but the scores of disadvantaged students declined more. Disadvantaged students suffered greatly because of the lack of re-sources they have available at home. While more stable families have a large amount of books for their kids to read, disadvantaged children are not as lucky.Income can heavily affect the knowledge gap from the end of one school year to the beginning of the next. Mrs. Wanamaker, high school math teacher commented on the gap in knowledge, “[I notice a sig-nificant difference in knowledge from the previous year]. Normally, students tend to recall information after a quick review, but it does take away from school days designed for new knowledge in order to reteach previous knowledge. Thats a problem.” Al-though reteaching does take away from days that are designed for new material, Wana-maker does not feel this is a waste of time. “[The review] strengthens skills. It does take away from new material, but students need that foundation to continue with new mate-rial.” To fix this problem, Wanamaker would recommend year round schooling. If that is not an option, Wanamaker says “it is always good to keep skills up to date [when in the summer months]. Whether it is online or on their own. Summer homework is good to keep skills fresh.”Many MHS students acknowledge that they lose some education over the summer, but not all would take steps in order to prevent it. Kaeli Jones, junior, says “[I wouldn’t be willing to take steps in the summer to main-

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tain my knowledge] because I’m really busy and I like to relax.” Brock Shick, sophomore, says “It’s hard [to find time] during football, I’m really busy.” On the other hand, some students like Jordan Payne, sophomore, states, “If [the assignments] were small and simple, it wouldn’t be a big deal.” Natilee Yoder, sopho-more, says she would be willing to do a little bit.Summer memory loss is a growing problem. Although it seems unpreventable, it is up to the individual student to take steps to main-tain his knowledge so he does not feel so behind at the start of the new year. Mollie WaltersSenior Reporter

stay sharp this summer:1. Read as many books as pos-sible2. Take each summer vacation as a chance to learn3.Replace tv time with read-ing time! Reward yourself for time spent reading with some extra tv time.4. Make frequent trips to the library5. Ask your teachers for some extra worksheets that will keep your skills in tact but won’t take too much away from your summer6. Use fun crafts to keep your brain running

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Caught in the Halls What are you looking forward to doing this summer?

“Sleeping in” -Jacob Stadler, freshman

“Going on vacation” - Kendra Steepe, junior

“Two-a-days for football”-Jesse Ramirez, sophomore

“Travel Baseball”-Aron Mowery, sophomore

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